GeForce RTX 3070 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3080 Ti: specs and benchmark comparison
BNVIDIA · Ampere
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
- 12 GB GDDR6X
- 350 W
- PSU 750 W+
June 3, 2021 · $1,199 at launch
Short verdict
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti leads in every scenario with comparable benchmarks: rendering and compute. This does not imply an advantage in tasks without benchmarks.
Compare with AIRendering and compute
B +62.4%NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti leads in this scenario (up to 62.4% in comparable benchmarks).
No comparable benchmarks yet: gaming: rasterization, gaming: ray tracing, power efficiency.
Advantages
Only measured and rated values: a noticeable benchmark gap and specs where more is better.
Where GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is better2
Board power 60 W lower290 W (board power) vs 350 W (board power)
Launch price $600 lower$599 vs $1,199
Where GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is better16
Blender Benchmark 2.93.1 48% lower17 s vs 25 s
Blender Benchmark 2.93.1 55.2% lower10 s vs 15 s
Blender Benchmark 2.93.1 38.2% lower80 s vs 111 s
Blender Benchmark 2.93.1 46.2% lower34 s vs 50 s
Blender Benchmark 2.93.1 53.1% lower35 s vs 53 s
Blender Benchmark 2.93.1 62.4% lower18 s vs 30 s
Blender Benchmark 2.93.1 58.4% lower56 s vs 88 s
Blender Benchmark 2.93.1 62.3% lower39 s vs 63 s
Blender Benchmark 2.93.1 47.4% lower101 s vs 149 s
Blender Benchmark 2.93.1 49.1% lower46 s vs 68 s
Blender Benchmark 2.93.1 52.7% lower141 s vs 215 s
Blender Benchmark 2.93.1 51.8% lower61 s vs 93 s
Blender Benchmark 4.5.0 52.1% faster5,344 samples/min vs 3,514 samples/min
Shader units 4,096 more10,240 (CUDA cores) vs 6,144 (CUDA cores)
Video memory 4 GB more12 GB vs 8 GB
Memory bus 128 bit more384 bit vs 256 bit
Benchmarks
Results are compared within one benchmark, one version and the same conditions.
- B ahead by 48%
Blender Benchmark 2.93.1
GPU, bmw27 (CUDA) · s, lower is better
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti25.3 sGeForce RTX 3080 Ti17.1 sPosition among tested models (31, CUDA)
B · 17A · 250100200300Each dot is one model’s median in this benchmark. The scale starts at zero, s. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is ahead by 48% in this benchmark.
About the measurement and source
- A · NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
25.3 s · community measurement, sample 90 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 90 submissions (19 outliers excluded), interquartile range 25.14–25.68; submissions 2021-07-12 to 2022-02-27; CUDA backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
- B · NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
17.1 s · community measurement, sample 241 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 241 submissions (32 outliers excluded), interquartile range 16.92–17.32; submissions 2021-07-09 to 2022-03-01; CUDA backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
difference = |A − B| ÷ the smaller value × 100%. The 5% noticeable threshold is a UX heuristic, not statistical significance.
Render time of a single Cycles scene without synchronization. Median of submissions after filtering.
- B ahead by 55.2%
Blender Benchmark 2.93.1
GPU, bmw27 (OPTIX) · s, lower is better
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti14.8 sGeForce RTX 3080 Ti9.6 sPosition among tested models (20, OptiX)
B · 10A · 15050100150Each dot is one model’s median in this benchmark. The scale starts at zero, s. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is ahead by 55.2% in this benchmark.
About the measurement and source
- A · NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
14.8 s · community measurement, sample 42 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 42 submissions (7 outliers excluded), interquartile range 14.72–15.04; submissions 2021-07-10 to 2022-02-21; OPTIX backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
- B · NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
9.6 s · community measurement, sample 107 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 107 submissions (20 outliers excluded), interquartile range 9.49–9.69; submissions 2021-07-09 to 2022-03-01; OPTIX backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
difference = |A − B| ÷ the smaller value × 100%. The 5% noticeable threshold is a UX heuristic, not statistical significance.
Render time of a single Cycles scene without synchronization. Median of submissions after filtering.
- B ahead by 38.2%
Blender Benchmark 2.93.1
GPU, classroom (CUDA) · s, lower is better
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti110.6 sGeForce RTX 3080 Ti80.1 sPosition among tested models (26, CUDA)
B · 80A · 1110200400600800Each dot is one model’s median in this benchmark. The scale starts at zero, s. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is ahead by 38.2% in this benchmark.
About the measurement and source
- A · NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
110.6 s · community measurement, sample 73 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 73 submissions (15 outliers excluded), interquartile range 108.88–111.47; submissions 2021-07-12 to 2022-02-27; CUDA backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
- B · NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
80.1 s · community measurement, sample 215 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 215 submissions (24 outliers excluded), interquartile range 78.67–81.45; submissions 2021-07-09 to 2022-03-01; CUDA backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
difference = |A − B| ÷ the smaller value × 100%. The 5% noticeable threshold is a UX heuristic, not statistical significance.
Render time of a single Cycles scene without synchronization. Median of submissions after filtering.
- B ahead by 46.2%
Blender Benchmark 2.93.1
GPU, classroom (OPTIX) · s, lower is better
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti49.8 sGeForce RTX 3080 Ti34 sPosition among tested models (14, OptiX)
B · 34A · 50050100150200Each dot is one model’s median in this benchmark. The scale starts at zero, s. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is ahead by 46.2% in this benchmark.
About the measurement and source
- A · NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
49.8 s · community measurement, sample 42 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 42 submissions (4 outliers excluded), interquartile range 49.1–50.9; submissions 2021-07-10 to 2022-02-21; OPTIX backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
- B · NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
34 s · community measurement, sample 121 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 121 submissions (5 outliers excluded), interquartile range 33.4–35; submissions 2021-07-09 to 2022-03-01; OPTIX backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
difference = |A − B| ÷ the smaller value × 100%. The 5% noticeable threshold is a UX heuristic, not statistical significance.
Render time of a single Cycles scene without synchronization. Median of submissions after filtering.
- B ahead by 53.1%
Blender Benchmark 2.93.1
GPU, fishy_cat (CUDA) · s, lower is better
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti53.4 sGeForce RTX 3080 Ti34.9 sPosition among tested models (21, CUDA)
B · 35A · 530100200300Each dot is one model’s median in this benchmark. The scale starts at zero, s. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is ahead by 53.1% in this benchmark.
About the measurement and source
- A · NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
53.4 s · community measurement, sample 65 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 65 submissions (10 outliers excluded), interquartile range 52.81–54.09; submissions 2021-07-12 to 2022-02-27; CUDA backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
- B · NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
34.9 s · community measurement, sample 187 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 187 submissions (23 outliers excluded), interquartile range 34.38–35.32; submissions 2021-07-09 to 2022-03-01; CUDA backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
difference = |A − B| ÷ the smaller value × 100%. The 5% noticeable threshold is a UX heuristic, not statistical significance.
Render time of a single Cycles scene without synchronization. Median of submissions after filtering.
- B ahead by 62.4%
Blender Benchmark 2.93.1
GPU, fishy_cat (OPTIX) · s, lower is better
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti29.9 sGeForce RTX 3080 Ti18.4 sPosition among tested models (13, OptiX)
B · 18A · 30020406080Each dot is one model’s median in this benchmark. The scale starts at zero, s. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is ahead by 62.4% in this benchmark.
About the measurement and source
- A · NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
29.9 s · community measurement, sample 32 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 32 submissions (3 outliers excluded), interquartile range 29.51–30.21; submissions 2021-07-10 to 2022-02-14; OPTIX backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
- B · NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
18.4 s · community measurement, sample 101 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 101 submissions (7 outliers excluded), interquartile range 18.07–18.76; submissions 2021-07-09 to 2022-03-01; OPTIX backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
difference = |A − B| ÷ the smaller value × 100%. The 5% noticeable threshold is a UX heuristic, not statistical significance.
Render time of a single Cycles scene without synchronization. Median of submissions after filtering.
- B ahead by 58.4%
Blender Benchmark 2.93.1
GPU, koro (CUDA) · s, lower is better
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti88.4 sGeForce RTX 3080 Ti55.8 sPosition among tested models (20, CUDA)
B · 56A · 880200400600Each dot is one model’s median in this benchmark. The scale starts at zero, s. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is ahead by 58.4% in this benchmark.
About the measurement and source
- A · NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
88.4 s · community measurement, sample 60 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 60 submissions (11 outliers excluded), interquartile range 87.85–89.37; submissions 2021-07-12 to 2022-02-27; CUDA backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
- B · NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
55.8 s · community measurement, sample 180 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 180 submissions (27 outliers excluded), interquartile range 55.15–56.53; submissions 2021-07-09 to 2022-03-01; CUDA backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
difference = |A − B| ÷ the smaller value × 100%. The 5% noticeable threshold is a UX heuristic, not statistical significance.
Render time of a single Cycles scene without synchronization. Median of submissions after filtering.
- B ahead by 62.3%
Blender Benchmark 2.93.1
GPU, koro (OPTIX) · s, lower is better
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti63.2 sGeForce RTX 3080 Ti39 sPosition among tested models (13, OptiX)
B · 39A · 63050100150200Each dot is one model’s median in this benchmark. The scale starts at zero, s. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is ahead by 62.3% in this benchmark.
About the measurement and source
- A · NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
63.2 s · community measurement, sample 34 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 34 submissions (0 outliers excluded), interquartile range 62.36–64.49; submissions 2021-07-10 to 2022-02-14; OPTIX backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
- B · NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
39 s · community measurement, sample 104 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 104 submissions (3 outliers excluded), interquartile range 38.18–40.26; submissions 2021-07-09 to 2022-03-01; OPTIX backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
difference = |A − B| ÷ the smaller value × 100%. The 5% noticeable threshold is a UX heuristic, not statistical significance.
Render time of a single Cycles scene without synchronization. Median of submissions after filtering.
- B ahead by 47.4%
Blender Benchmark 2.93.1
GPU, pavillon_barcelona (CUDA) · s, lower is better
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti148.7 sGeForce RTX 3080 Ti100.9 sPosition among tested models (21, CUDA)
B · 101A · 1490200400600800Each dot is one model’s median in this benchmark. The scale starts at zero, s. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is ahead by 47.4% in this benchmark.
About the measurement and source
- A · NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
148.7 s · community measurement, sample 60 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 60 submissions (12 outliers excluded), interquartile range 147.41–150.7; submissions 2021-07-12 to 2022-02-27; CUDA backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
- B · NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
100.9 s · community measurement, sample 191 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 191 submissions (27 outliers excluded), interquartile range 99.62–102.43; submissions 2021-07-09 to 2022-03-01; CUDA backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
difference = |A − B| ÷ the smaller value × 100%. The 5% noticeable threshold is a UX heuristic, not statistical significance.
Render time of a single Cycles scene without synchronization. Median of submissions after filtering.
- B ahead by 49.1%
Blender Benchmark 2.93.1
GPU, pavillon_barcelona (OPTIX) · s, lower is better
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti68.4 sGeForce RTX 3080 Ti45.9 sPosition among tested models (13, OptiX)
B · 46A · 680100200300Each dot is one model’s median in this benchmark. The scale starts at zero, s. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is ahead by 49.1% in this benchmark.
About the measurement and source
- A · NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
68.4 s · community measurement, sample 37 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 37 submissions (3 outliers excluded), interquartile range 67.81–69.84; submissions 2021-07-10 to 2022-02-21; OPTIX backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
- B · NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
45.9 s · community measurement, sample 105 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 105 submissions (9 outliers excluded), interquartile range 45.17–46.74; submissions 2021-07-09 to 2022-03-01; OPTIX backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
difference = |A − B| ÷ the smaller value × 100%. The 5% noticeable threshold is a UX heuristic, not statistical significance.
Render time of a single Cycles scene without synchronization. Median of submissions after filtering.
- B ahead by 52.7%
Blender Benchmark 2.93.1
GPU, victor (CUDA) · s, lower is better
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti214.7 sGeForce RTX 3080 Ti140.6 sPosition among tested models (19, CUDA)
B · 141A · 21502505007501,000Each dot is one model’s median in this benchmark. The scale starts at zero, s. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is ahead by 52.7% in this benchmark.
About the measurement and source
- A · NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
214.7 s · community measurement, sample 52 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 52 submissions (15 outliers excluded), interquartile range 213.55–217.22; submissions 2021-07-12 to 2022-02-27; CUDA backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
- B · NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
140.6 s · community measurement, sample 180 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 180 submissions (24 outliers excluded), interquartile range 138.92–142.91; submissions 2021-07-09 to 2022-03-01; CUDA backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
difference = |A − B| ÷ the smaller value × 100%. The 5% noticeable threshold is a UX heuristic, not statistical significance.
Render time of a single Cycles scene without synchronization. Median of submissions after filtering.
- B ahead by 51.8%
Blender Benchmark 2.93.1
GPU, victor (OPTIX) · s, lower is better
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti93.4 sGeForce RTX 3080 Ti61.5 sPosition among tested models (13, OptiX)
B · 61A · 930100200300Each dot is one model’s median in this benchmark. The scale starts at zero, s. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is ahead by 51.8% in this benchmark.
About the measurement and source
- A · NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
93.4 s · community measurement, sample 35 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 35 submissions (0 outliers excluded), interquartile range 92.93–96.09; submissions 2021-07-10 to 2022-02-21; OPTIX backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
- B · NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
61.5 s · community measurement, sample 105 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 105 submissions (4 outliers excluded), interquartile range 60.16–63.3; submissions 2021-07-09 to 2022-03-01; OPTIX backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
difference = |A − B| ÷ the smaller value × 100%. The 5% noticeable threshold is a UX heuristic, not statistical significance.
Render time of a single Cycles scene without synchronization. Median of submissions after filtering.
- B ahead by 52.1%
Blender Benchmark 4.5.0
GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) · samples/min, higher is better
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti3,514.2 samples/minGeForce RTX 3080 Ti5,343.7 samples/minPosition among tested models (67, OptiX)
A · 3,514B · 5,34405,00010,00015,000Each dot is one model’s median in this benchmark. The scale starts at zero, samples/min. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is ahead by 52.1% in this benchmark.
About the measurement and source
- A · NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
3,514.2 samples/min · community measurement, sample 109 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 109 submissions (9 outliers excluded), interquartile range 3371.91–3561.39; submissions 2025-07-17 to 2026-11-11; OPTIX backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
- B · NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
5,343.7 samples/min · community measurement, sample 193 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 193 submissions (16 outliers excluded), interquartile range 5163.7–5447.58; submissions 2025-07-20 to 2026-11-12; OPTIX backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
difference = |A − B| ÷ the smaller value × 100%. The 5% noticeable threshold is a UX heuristic, not statistical significance.
Cycles render in Blender Benchmark. Median of the sum of samples per minute over three scenes after removing outliers.
Other comparable benchmarks (15)
| Benchmark | A | B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blender Benchmark 4.2.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 3,488.7 | 5,223.7 | B +49.7% |
| Blender Benchmark 5.1.1GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 3,286.8 | 5,075.2 | B +54.4% |
| Blender Benchmark 5.2.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 3,395.4 | 4,963.6 | B +46.2% |
| Blender Benchmark 3.0.1GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 3,849.2 | 5,721.8 | B +48.6% |
| Blender Benchmark 3.1.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 3,793 | 5,557.8 | B +46.5% |
| Blender Benchmark 3.2.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 3,805.6 | 5,512.7 | B +44.9% |
| Blender Benchmark 3.2.1GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 3,795.9 | 5,532.4 | B +45.7% |
| Blender Benchmark 3.3.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 3,888.7 | 5,968 | B +53.5% |
| Blender Benchmark 3.4.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 3,891.1 | 5,912.4 | B +51.9% |
| Blender Benchmark 3.5.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 4,130.4 | 6,205.2 | B +50.2% |
| Blender Benchmark 3.6.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 4,100.2 | 6,095.3 | B +48.7% |
| Blender Benchmark 4.0.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 3,599.4 | 5,440.2 | B +51.1% |
| Blender Benchmark 4.1.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 3,624.6 | 5,521.3 | B +52.3% |
| Blender Benchmark 4.3.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 3,495.5 | 5,327.6 | B +52.4% |
| Blender Benchmark 4.4.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 3,501.2 | 5,276 | B +50.7% |
Each benchmark version has its own scale: numbers are compared only within a row.
Reference results (46)
| Benchmark | A | B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blender Benchmark 2.91.2GPU, bmw27 (CUDA) | 28.5 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.92GPU, bmw27 (CUDA) | 27.8 | 19 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.91.2GPU, bmw27 (OPTIX) | 13.7 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.92GPU, bmw27 (OPTIX) | 14 | 9 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.91.2GPU, classroom (CUDA) | 81.9 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.92GPU, classroom (CUDA) | 79.3 | 56.9 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.91.2GPU, classroom (OPTIX) | 48.1 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.92GPU, classroom (OPTIX) | 48.9 | 35.4 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.91.2GPU, fishy_cat (CUDA) | 52.8 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.92GPU, fishy_cat (CUDA) | 53.8 | 35.5 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.91.2GPU, fishy_cat (OPTIX) | 27 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.92GPU, fishy_cat (OPTIX) | 29.4 | 18.1 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.91.2GPU, koro (CUDA) | 92 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.92GPU, koro (CUDA) | 92.1 | 59.7 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.91.2GPU, koro (OPTIX) | 60.5 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.92GPU, koro (OPTIX) | 64.4 | 40 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.91.2GPU, pavillon_barcelona (CUDA) | 164.2 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.92GPU, pavillon_barcelona (CUDA) | 164.4 | 112.8 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.91.2GPU, pavillon_barcelona (OPTIX) | 66.6 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.92GPU, pavillon_barcelona (OPTIX) | 65.9 | 44.9 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.91.2GPU, victor (CUDA) | 195.7 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.92GPU, victor (CUDA) | 259.7 | 183.6 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.91.2GPU, victor (OPTIX) | 77.7 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.92GPU, victor (OPTIX) | 93.5 | 60.6 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.1.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (CUDA) | 2,299.5 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.2.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (CUDA) | 2,102.2 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.3.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (CUDA) | 2,039.7 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.6.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (CUDA) | 2,605 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 4.2.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (CUDA) | 2,339.1 | 3,559.3 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.0.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 3,076.6 | 4,612 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.1.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 3,325.5 | 5,111.4 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.3.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 3,665.8 | 4,626.7 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90GPU, bmw27 (CUDA) | — | 20.3 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90GPU, bmw27 (OPTIX) | — | 9 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90GPU, classroom (CUDA) | — | 70.8 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90GPU, classroom (OPTIX) | — | 33.6 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90GPU, fishy_cat (CUDA) | — | 37.6 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90GPU, fishy_cat (OPTIX) | — | 17 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90GPU, koro (CUDA) | — | 59.4 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90GPU, koro (OPTIX) | — | 37.6 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90GPU, pavillon_barcelona (CUDA) | — | 107.6 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90GPU, pavillon_barcelona (OPTIX) | — | 44.5 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90GPU, victor (CUDA) | — | 142.9 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90GPU, victor (OPTIX) | — | 51.3 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 4.3.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (CUDA) | — | 3,676.8 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 5.2.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (CUDA) | — | 2,942.2 | no pair |
Each benchmark version has its own scale: numbers are compared only within a row.
Specifications
| Specification | A · GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | B · GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chip | |||
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere | equal |
| Shader unitsShader unit counts are comparable only within one architecture. | 6,144 (CUDA cores) | 10,240 (CUDA cores) | B: 4,096 more |
| Clocks | |||
| Base clock | 1,580 MHz | 1,370 MHz | A: 210 MHz more |
| Boost clockClocks of different architectures do not reflect performance directly. For laptop chips, the clock depends on the laptop’s power limit. | 1,770 MHz | 1,670 MHz | A: 100 MHz more |
| Memory | |||
| Video memory | 8 GB | 12 GB | B: 4 GB more |
| Memory type | GDDR6X | GDDR6X | equal |
| Memory bus | 256 bit | 384 bit | B: 128 bit more |
| Power and dimensions | |||
| Board powerTGP (NVIDIA) and TBP (AMD/Intel) are calculated differently; higher is not better. For laptops, the chip maker sets the range and the laptop maker picks the value, so the same chip behaves differently in different laptops. | 290 W (board power) | 350 W (board power) | B: 60 W higher |
| Recommended PSU | 750 W | 750 W | equal |
| Length (reference / Founders Edition)Partner cards have different dimensions; check the specific SKU. | 267 mm | 285 mm | B: 18 mm higher |
| Thickness (slots) | 2 | 2 | equal |
| Power connectors (reference) | 2x 8-pin (adapter to 1x 12-pin included) — FE | 2x 8-pin (adapter to 1x 12-pin included) — FE | equal |
Chip
Architecture
AAmpere
BAmpere
equalShader units
A6,144 (CUDA cores)
B10,240 (CUDA cores)
B: 4,096 moreShader unit counts are comparable only within one architecture.
Clocks
Base clock
A1,580 MHz
B1,370 MHz
A: 210 MHz moreBoost clock
A1,770 MHz
B1,670 MHz
A: 100 MHz moreClocks of different architectures do not reflect performance directly. For laptop chips, the clock depends on the laptop’s power limit.
Memory
Video memory
A8 GB
B12 GB
B: 4 GB moreMemory type
AGDDR6X
BGDDR6X
equalMemory bus
A256 bit
B384 bit
B: 128 bit more
Power and dimensions
Board power
A290 W (board power)
B350 W (board power)
B: 60 W higherTGP (NVIDIA) and TBP (AMD/Intel) are calculated differently; higher is not better. For laptops, the chip maker sets the range and the laptop maker picks the value, so the same chip behaves differently in different laptops.
Recommended PSU
A750 W
B750 W
equalLength (reference / Founders Edition)
A267 mm
B285 mm
B: 18 mm higherPartner cards have different dimensions; check the specific SKU.
Thickness (slots)
A2
B2
equalPower connectors (reference)
A2x 8-pin (adapter to 1x 12-pin included) — FE
B2x 8-pin (adapter to 1x 12-pin included) — FE
equal
“More” does not always mean “better”: higher power draw or size is a system requirement, not an advantage (such bars are dimmed).
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Questions and answers
How much video memory do NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti have?
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti: 8 GB GDDR6X, 256-bit bus. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti: 12 GB GDDR6X, 384-bit bus.
What power supply does the manufacturer recommend?
For NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti, 750 W or more; for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, 750 W or more. This is a recommendation for a typical system; also check the power connectors of the specific card model.
Which is faster: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti?
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti leads in every scenario with comparable benchmarks: rendering and compute. This does not imply an advantage in tasks without benchmarks.
See also
Data sources (3)
- NVIDIA — specifications of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti, specifications of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Tichecked November 7, 2026
- Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation) — benchmark Blender Benchmark 2.90, benchmark Blender Benchmark 2.92, benchmark Blender Benchmark 2.93.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 2.91.2, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.3.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.3.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.6.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.5.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.1.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.0.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.2.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.4.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.5.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.0.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.4.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.0.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.3.0checked November 14, 2026
- Wikipedia (English) — release date and launch pricechecked November 14, 2026
How we compare: methodology. Where the data comes from: sources.